Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
- New Model is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Old Model is Sony A77
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX2000 was brought out 5 months before the A77 II and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up against the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A77 II
NX2000 | A77 II | |||
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Display sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung NX2000
A77 II | NX2000 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1152k | Sharper display (+77k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A77 II
NX2000 | A77 II | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | May 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NX2000 vs the A77 II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A77 II is 89 and 62 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and A77 II.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A77 II to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-11-30 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,152k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 lb) | 647 gr (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 75 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 908 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 480 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $599 | $1,198 |